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E298 LUC

1988 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,095 mi
Last recorded14,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 LUC
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 14,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 14,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 13,988 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 13,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 13,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 13,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,321 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,293 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,271 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,046 miles

slight oil leak between engine and gearbox, o/s/r side light was not working tapped and came on - customers will need to keep an eye on

Pass 14 May 2009 12,952 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,974 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting close to wear bands and wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,930 miles

oil leaks under vehicle †both rear tyres close to wear bands †both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,903 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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E298 LUC is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 95,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E298 LUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E298 LUC registered?

E298 LUC is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is E298 LUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E298 LUC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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